There are hundreds of different foundations out there, all promising to do different things. Do you know which one is which, and what to use it for? Follow this glossary and get to know your foundation just a little better. Sheer Liquid Foundation Sheer liquid foundation is a foundation that gives you a little more coverage than a tinted moisturizer. Although it won’t cover up all of your blemishes, it will even out your skin tone while letting your natural complexion shine. Sheer liquid foundation is ideal for those who don’t have a lot of blemishes or pimples, and have a relative...

Who has time to spend hours getting their makeup done? Well here’s a quick routine that you can do all the time, all the while, looking fabulous too! Quick application, beautiful makeup, what more can you ask for? Here’s what you will need: A skin brightening moisturizer A peachy pink blush Loose or pressed powder A brow pencil Some brow gel and a comb Black liquid eyeliner Eyelash curler Black mascara Neutral lip liner A lip brush Peachy pink cream lipstick Start off by getting your skin ready. Apply the skin-brightening moisturizer. Apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks a...

Using the right kind of blush can be a confusing experience since there are thousands of products out there aimed at making you look “better”. Follow these tips on how to use the right kind of blush for your skin tone. Fair Skin If you’ve got fair skin, you know that you can only experiment with so many things, usually lighter shades of makeup. Choose a peach blush that will give you just the right amount of rosy tint. Apply it sparingly to the apples of your cheeks, your forehead, nose, and chin. Just make sure you don’t put too much on, or it’ll end up looking f...

There is nothing sexier during a night out than a pair of glittery eyes. Metallic makeup is very hot right now, and everyone should try at least a shade of silver, gold, or pink and blue. Metallic makeup is noticeable, so it should be mostly worn in the evening. Metallic eye-pencils such as gold or silver can make a big, dramatic difference when it comes to your eye makeup. It will draw a lot of attention to the area, so you want to make sure that the application is right. Metallic eye makeup looks best when applied on the inner corners of the eye, under the brow, and the centers of the lids ...

Using an eyelash curler can be a huge advantage to you. It curls your lashes, and it opens up your eyes like never before. Even if you do use a really good mascara, an eyelash curler will help you tremendously. If you don’t already have an eyelash curler, go to the drugstore and invest in a good one. Don’t cheap out because some can actually not make any difference whatsoever, while others can make all of the difference. Make sure the eye area is free of any makeup (that includes mascara). Place the eyelash curler around your lashes with the white lining being at the bottom and th...

Having naturally full, pouty lips is a blessing for those who have them, but for those who don’t it can be an easy process. Follow these tips to get beautiful, full pouty lips in just minutes. All you need is a neutral colored lip pencil, some lipstick (color of your choice) and neutral lip gloss. For best results, you should use a lip exfoliant once a week to get your lips to be as soft as possible. Follow up with a moisturizing lip balm. Take out your neutral lip pencil and trace along the middle top part of your lip, as well as the bottom middle part. This will give the illusion tha...

Although not many people really have the time to actually make their own lipstick, you can still do other things to get the most out of your money and out of your products. Makeup can be expensive at times, and preserving your makeup and knowing how to maximize its uses is a very important thing. You can easily create a custom shade of lipstick simply by mixing different colored lipsticks together. It’s easy, it’s fast, and it doesn’t cost you anything. All you have to do is find a couple of sticks of lipsticks (whatever colors you want to mix), scoop it out, and blend it tog...

Blending your makeup is one of the most important aspects of makeup application. Blending gives you a better coverage over all, and makes your makeup look flawless and professional all at the same time. Blending also gives you many options such as mixing different colors for your eyeshadow application, as well as cover-up and concealer applications. The most important aspect of blending is making sure to blend in your foundation and your concealer. If you use a liquid concealer or foundation, dab a few drops on your fingertips and blend with your fingertips. Make sure you get an even coverage,...